Zig and Zag return with brand new animation series on RTjr

Zig and Zag return with brand new animation series on RT jr

Everyone's favourite aliens are returning to RT for an exciting new animation, Zig and Zag, for RT jr, RT 's commercial-free service for children.

All the family can watch the first five episodes exclusively on the RT jr App from 10am on Tuesday, 1 March. The show will also be broadcast each weekday at 5.45pm on the RT jr television channel beginning with a double bill on the same day.

The animation introduces a new generation of Irish kids to the comedy of these loveable aliens while parents can enjoy the nostalgia of having Zig and Zag back on the box.

The 26 episode series follows alien tween brothers Zig and Zag who crash land in humdrum suburbia and set up home. On their fun-filled adventures they make the most of what planet earth has to offer; with death defying stunts, crazy inventions and plenty of silly sibling stuff. The series has already attracted celebrity fans in the shape of the Kaiser Chiefs with singer Ricky Wilson and bassist Simon Rix recording the theme tune.

Speaking at the launch of the RT jr show, Zig and Zag said:

Zag: OMZ! This is like the coolest thing ever, having our own animation series on TV! It's the greatest thing since mackerel and banana smoothies!

Zig: Having your own animation series means you can go home and watch yourself on television without being actually in the television I think? Ow! That's making my head hurt!

Zag: But best of all is that we're back on RT children's telly, our favourite place in the whole universe!

Sheila de Courcy, Channel Controller, RT jr commented:

Supporting Irish animation is hugely important to RT and we're delighted to have Zig and Zag debut on RT jr. Our viewers' parents grew up with the original alien brothersand Double Z, Flickerpix and Jam Media have replicated the fun and mayhem for children today in a super new animation. Zig and Zag is the perfect opportunity for parents and children to watch TV together and share a laugh at tea-time. We've scheduled the series for 5.45pm on weekday evenings and I'm confident it will become part of the evening routine for many families.

Also speaking at the launch Ronan McCabe, Executive producer, Double Z productions said:

It's been over 20 years since Zig and Zag appeared on RT young people's television and we're delighted to be back with this new series. We first approached RT about this over five years ago and they immediately came on board and offered their support. Creating animation takes lots of time, effort and expense plus a whole lot of perseverance but having RT 's backing in those early stages really helped to get this project on screen.

Zig and Zag was produced by Double Z Enterprises, Flickerpix and Jam Media along with broadcasters RT jr and CBBC. The project has received funding from the Irish Film Board, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Irish Tax Credit (Section 481) and UK Tax Credit.

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